Ronaldo ex claims he’s not a rapist
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ex-girlfriend insists he is not a rapist – and says she would testify for him in court.
Spanish model Nereida Gal lardo, 35, said the superstar footballer “was a courteous guy – warm and loving. He was always a gentleman with me”.
She added: “That’s why I was shocked when all this came out.”
Nereida, who dated the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid ace for eight months after they met in a club, said: “Cristiano treated me well while I was with him.
“He was never, ever aggressive towards me – not even near. I can’t see him forcing or holding down someone. He is not an aggressive guy in bed.
“I’ve had partners who have b e en verba l l y aggressive or who liked to grab me hard and he isn’t like that.”
The couple split in August 2008 – 10 months before Ame r i c a n K a t h r y n Mayorga, 34, alleges he raped her after meeting in a Las Vegas nightclub.
A police investigation at the time was dropped and she signed a £288,000 deal not to discuss the incident.
But she insists she was bu l l i e d , wa n t s t he agreement overturned and has launched a lawsuit.
Las Vegas Police reopened the case two weeks ago and Ronaldo, now with Italian club Juventus, could be extradited.
The star – who called rape “abominable” – strongly denies Kathryn’s claim.